Is "py-toolkit" on VS Code Marketplace Safe to Install?

mcai4gl2 · vscode · v0.3.2

Python monorepo toolkit: venv management, project discovery, and developer tools

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
39.67
out of 100
LOW

98 security findings detected across all analyzers

VS Code extension analyzed via package manifest and static code analysis

Severity Breakdown

0
Critical
38
High
60
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

38
Malware Signatures
60
IoC Indicators

YARA Rules Matched

6 rules(38 hits)
DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed postinstall file manipulation postinstall system command postinstall crypto operations postinstall network communication UsingShellInterpreterWhenExecutingOSCommands

About This Extension

Python monorepo toolkit: venv management, project discovery, and developer tools

Detailed Findings

38 total

YARA Rule Matches

6 rules

Indicators of Compromise

Network indicators, suspicious strings, and potential IoCs extracted during analysis

URLs
9
Domains
51
Strings
60

All Indicators · 60

Domain
detected Domain: server.py

XIOC detected Domain: server.py

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Domain
detected Domain: b.name

XIOC detected Domain: b.name

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Domain
detected Domain: requirementswatcher.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: requirementswatcher.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: github.com

XIOC detected Domain: github.com

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URL
detected URL: http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/vsx-schema-design/2011

XIOC detected URL: http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/vsx-schema-design/2011

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Domain
detected Domain: release.sh

XIOC detected Domain: release.sh

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Domain
detected Domain: schemas.microsoft.com

XIOC detected Domain: schemas.microsoft.com

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Domain
detected Domain: microsoft.visualstudio.services.links.support

XIOC detected Domain: microsoft.visualstudio.services.links.support

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Domain
detected Domain: manager.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: manager.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: packagemanager.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: packagemanager.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: ondidchangetreedata.fire

XIOC detected Domain: ondidchangetreedata.fire

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Domain
detected Domain: projecttreeview.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: projecttreeview.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: statusbaritem.show

XIOC detected Domain: statusbaritem.show

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Domain
detected Domain: statusbar.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: statusbar.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: terminal.show

XIOC detected Domain: terminal.show

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Domain
detected Domain: sp.name

XIOC detected Domain: sp.name

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Domain
detected Domain: testtargets.map

XIOC detected Domain: testtargets.map

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Domain
detected Domain: testrunner.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: testrunner.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: validator.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: validator.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: hash.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: hash.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: allreqs.map

XIOC detected Domain: allreqs.map

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Domain
detected Domain: target.name

XIOC detected Domain: target.name

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URL
detected URL: http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/vsx-schema/2011

XIOC detected URL: http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/vsx-schema/2011

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Domain
detected Domain: channel.show

XIOC detected Domain: channel.show

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Domain
detected Domain: tool.name

XIOC detected Domain: tool.name

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Domain
detected Domain: linter.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: linter.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: profiler.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: profiler.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: run.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: run.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: subprojects.map

XIOC detected Domain: subprojects.map

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Domain
detected Domain: task.group

XIOC detected Domain: task.group

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Domain
detected Domain: vscode.taskgroup.build

XIOC detected Domain: vscode.taskgroup.build

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Domain
detected Domain: provider.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: provider.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: analysis.md

XIOC detected Domain: analysis.md

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Domain
detected Domain: f.read

XIOC detected Domain: f.read

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Domain
detected Domain: datetime.now

XIOC detected Domain: datetime.now

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Domain
detected Domain: debugger.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: debugger.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: tests.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: tests.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: venv.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: venv.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: projects.map

XIOC detected Domain: projects.map

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Domain
detected Domain: p.name

XIOC detected Domain: p.name

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Domain
detected Domain: extension.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: extension.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: v.name

XIOC detected Domain: v.name

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Domain
detected Domain: tools.lint.black

XIOC detected Domain: tools.lint.black

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Domain
detected Domain: object.prototype.hasownproperty.call

XIOC detected Domain: object.prototype.hasownproperty.call

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Domain
detected Domain: config.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: config.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: entry.name

XIOC detected Domain: entry.name

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Domain
detected Domain: treecommands.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: treecommands.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: projects.js.map

XIOC detected Domain: projects.js.map

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Domain
detected Domain: sum.py

XIOC detected Domain: sum.py

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Domain
detected Domain: test.py

XIOC detected Domain: test.py

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit/blob/HEAD/LICENSE)

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit/blob/HEAD/LICENSE)

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/ligeng/py-toolkit

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/ligeng/py-toolkit

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit

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URL
detected URL: http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/package/2006/content-types

XIOC detected URL: http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/package/2006/content-types

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Domain
detected Domain: readme.md

XIOC detected Domain: readme.md

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit#readme

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit#readme

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit/issues

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit/issues

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URL
detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit.git

XIOC detected URL: https://github.com/mcai4gl2/py-toolkit.git

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Domain
detected Domain: schemas.openxmlformats.org

XIOC detected Domain: schemas.openxmlformats.org

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Domain
detected Domain: s.name

XIOC detected Domain: s.name

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Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

py-toolkit is a Visual Studio Code Marketplace extension published by mcai4gl2. Version 0.3.2 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 39.67/100 (LOW risk) based on 98 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents low security risk. Some minor findings were detected, but nothing that would prevent typical usage. Reviewing the detailed findings below is recommended before use in sensitive environments.

Findings Breakdown

  • High: 38 finding(s)
  • Medium: 60 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

py-toolkit is published by mcai4gl2 on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace marketplace. The extension has approximately 29 users.

Recommendation

Exercise caution with this extension. Review the detailed findings and ensure the requested permissions align with the extension's stated functionality before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions